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Page Four THE PILOT. Southern Pines and Aberdeen. North Carolina Friday. Februniy 2, 1940. YOUR LIBRARY Five New Hooks That Are “GoinK”. Library llet-eives Several (Jifts "Grapes of Wrath”, "Kitty Foylo.” "The Nazarene", "Wimi. Sand ami Stars". “Escape”, and "Heaihitig for the Stars", are being: discusseil so much that one is apt to foi’sft that there are other popular books. The following are presented as candidates for the future best-seller list becaii.se of their present popularity at your library. In recent years, economists, ciologists, and even politicians have seemed to realize that people ftnm all walks of life should be givon a chance to express their opinions, so that theii positions may bo under stood. The members of the Federal Writers’ Project in "These Are Our Lives” have C(vni,piled .ind edited C. Wayland Spruill Announces for Commissioner of Agriculture Fair IMices for the Farmer Is I*lank in Senator-Farmer’s Political Platform C. Wayland Spruill, prominent farmer and State Senator for the third district^ of Bertie County, to day formally announced his candi dacy for Commi.ssioner of Agncul turo ui the Democratic Primary. Mis entiy .assures a lively race for the St.ite post n('\v he'd by Kerr Pcott, who is expected to run again. "Cousin Wayland." as he is known to hutulieds of men 'vith whom ho has continuously sei-ved in the Gen eral •X.'^sembly since 1933, is recog nized a.s one of the most successful dirt farmers in his sertion of the State. On his farms he grows cot ton, tobacco, peanuts, grains, truck, and livestock. He has attracted wide case histories from Southerners in order that these people might be .attention by providing for each of heard, and their case presented. It vjig tenants a milk cow and the es. is authentic and revealing. sentials of a •Uve-at.home” way of Robert Nathan's "Portrait of Jen. ufp nie” Is another Nathan masterpiece.' jn addition to his practical farm- His atmosphere seems to be Old ing Senator Spruill has long been World and yet the scene is modern prominent in Democratic Party poli- New York. It is the storj- of a tics, ser\-ing as County Commisison. struggling artist and of the strange ^oad Commissioner of his young girl whose portrait brings county several terms as well as in him fame. • the Genera AuBcniby. For For State 0it ice f SFN. W. W.VVUWI) Sl’Kl’ll.I, Since the days of Plato’s "Repub- ^^3^, j,e was chairman of the board lie" there have been irariou? plans trustees of the Lewiston.Wood- for Utopias offered, earthly para- ville-Republican public schools. His diaes where man is released from, business interests related to farm- want, war, etc. The advent o<’ the .j^e extensive, including manufac. present war. coming so closely upon during of farm machinery, and mer. the heels of the last, has caused | niore than one person to wonder if ^ As-' there is not some plan which wllL , eliminate war if it will do nothing legislation, sponsor.! seat in the State. Reporter's otid oth-1 er visitors at Capitol Hill anticipate | if Commissioner Scott accepts the > challenge, that huge crowds will be drawn to the series of debate."i. which are expected to provide some ^ many | fireworks for an other','.’lst drab iio. I litical year STKEET SHOW TO KK.VTl'KF. ] SCOUTa FEvSTIVAL WKKK (Continued from page one) knot-tying relay, signaling, fire * biijldlfig^ string burning, a first aid contest and other interesting events.: lent Ifl’.v t.. prohibit the «!ale of rot-1 At 3:45 prizes will be awarded' on^ reader has usild, 'it is so beau.scrap tobacco and the law to for store window displays pi'cviously tifuliy simple aril-, .las .--uch pi’-Ssibil gj-^r^f^jc.-^te Bang’s disease among cat. \ arranged in local store windows by ities fiS a solution that it will ho „ 1 fv,„ kiu it Viifh wn<? ’ «« , . , 1 , j u *u ■ introduced the bill which wa. xroops, and at 4:00 p. m. the cele- COmpletely overlooked by those in .^,33 ^ssem. ’ P m, ik ccic else. Such a person is Clarence Str- ett. author of “Union Xow.” As ingr among many measures the pres-; power.” The idea is to foiTn a Uni. ted States of the world, beginning with ten democricies. Other nations will be admitted when the.v comply with rules. The newspapers are writ ing of such a scheme and all the ba sic principles are in this book. To those who like an historical background for their fiction. Marga ret Irwin’s "The Bride” will be an event. The novel is th--> story of James Giaham. Mircpiis of ilontro.se. and Louise, daughter of Queen KHz. abeth of Bohemia. The time is the seventeenth century and almost the bly to take the State tax off land. In addition to his primary inter est in farming. Senator Spruill spon. sored and put through many humani tarian mc*asures. He was author of the hill to est:ihlish the Eastern North Carolina Tuhoi'culosi.s Sana- tnrium at Wilson. In addition to his f.'im,oiis oratory in the .\s.'!embly in l^ehalf of the public schools Spruill has been the leader in every session in measures to enlnige and improve the facilities for deaf, dumb, blind, nnd insane. Senator Spniill is .">0 years old and was born in Bertie county. He mar ried itiss Ruth Bazemore. also of Rertie count\. and they have two (hildren. He* is a Bapti.st a Va.non. pnd Shnner, and a member cf the bration will end with the flag low. ering and taps. Father Thoma.s .\. Williams is chairman of camping and activities for the Jroore County District. whole of Europe is u.sed for the st.age. Jamaica. Trinidad. Haiti. Dutch- Guiana—words to tnivel with and the mere sound of them never fails to awaken our interest. Ivan T. San. der.son, the scientist, kept a travel diary of these places and the result Junior Order. is "Carribean Treasure.” This is not in announcing his candidacy, a technical book for .scientists but Spruill said. ”If nominated and elect, a readable, interesting science book ; j work in harmony with the for the average person. 1 Council of State, the Extension Ser. The library wishes to acknow-1 State College, the represen- ledge the following gifts—a diction- ■ tatives of farm organizations, and ary stand, a copy of L'lllustration! farmers of North Carolina to from which our exhibit of English | further the cause of .sound and bal. masterpiece.'v came, a subscription to farming, and P.specially to see, the Christian Science Monitor, as I farmer receives fair prices i well as a set of pictures of the eight j produces. Returns' original presidents’ mansions, a pic., farmer for what he grows are ture of Thomas Jefferson, his home. | ^vith the in- Manna F^'or Caddies Snowfall Hrinys Food to Pinc- hurst Caddies Throiiirh Help of (lenerous (J(»lfers Members of the Tin Whist’e.? anil the Pinehurst Country Club contributed more than $'200 dur ing the week to provide food for Pinehurst caddies during this per iod of snow when they are unable to obtain work. F.iiskets of food have been dis. tributed to the cadcfies by Eric Nelson. Myron Barrett and Jack Williamsca, Monticello. and a portrait of Miltor at the age of twelve. Do your marketing tomorrow at the Curb Market in Southern Pines. K. V. PKRKTNSON General Contractor Storag-e come of other groups, and the wel fare of all business depends upon the Income of the farmer." Spruill officially opened his cam. | paign by challenging his opponent, ] to a joint debate in every county, IHE Mill PRICE m PAY roR BEING I Read These Important Facts! Quivoring nerve* can make you oUl. haggard, cranky—can make your life a nightmare of jealoutfy, self pity and “the blues." OfU>n such nervousm>ss is due to female functional disurders. So take famous Lydia E. rinkham’s Vegetable Compound to nelp calm unstrung nerves and Ies84‘n functional “irregularities.'’ Kor over 60 years relief- giving Pinkham's Compound has helped tens of thousands of grandmothers, mothem and daughters “ia time of need." Try it! DR. L. R. SHELTON Chiropodist will be at Agnes Dorothy’s Beauty Shop, SUNDAY, FEB. 4TH 10:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. FOR SALE One of the most modern equipped homes in the Sandhills, consisting of seven rooms, three baths, built-in garage. One additional room used as indoor laundry can be changed to servant’s quarters and laun dry combined. Terms can be arranged. Will deal through broker or direct. M. L. PONDER ABERDEEN, N. C. General Motors Builds 25-Millionth Unit r Brief wrerooniei were held in the Chevrolet assembly I plant at inint, January 11, marking completion of this car, I the 2S-millionth unit built by General Motors, In behalf of the thousands of workers who had a hand in its manu facture, 75 members of the final assembly line crew handed M, E. Coyle, Chevrolet general manager, a commemora- I tive scroll for presentation to W. S. Knudsen, president of General Motors. Veteran Chevrolet employes, and execu- tives of the Buick and AC Spark Plug divisions, were present as special guests. In photo, left to right: C. E. Wetherald, general manu facturing manager, Chevrolet; Mr. Coyle; H. H. Curtice, general manager Buick Division; A. P. Sloan, Jr., chair man of the board, General Motors; Fred Brown, veteran Chevrolet employe: C. S. Mott, vice president, General Motors; C. E. Wilson, executive vice president. General Motors, and Mr. Knudsen. The car was taken at once to Detroit, to play a major part in the “March of Men and Motors” celebrationi staged that nieht in the Masonic Teifcole. People and Spots in the Late CITES PROGRESS Growth of chcmistry a.? basis of industrial prog ress was cited by Lang- bournc M Williams, Jr., Freeport Sulphur com panv president, estimat ing 8100,000,000 would be spunt for new cheini cal plants in 1940, which would double that of 1938 and be 25 per cent gain over 1939. He re- poited sulphur ship ments in 1939 were third largest in history NOT FL.'\NDERS ."Vll'D . . . One might suppose only battletields ever got this muddy, but these actually arc just Eton school rugby players resting between halves of n magnificently wet game celebrating St. Andrews' Day at famous English school. f.trHH f STAR IN STRIPES . . . Lovely Jane Bryan of the films models this striking formal gown of black 'affeta in gradually-wid ening circular strips, bound together with white fagoting. TRUCKS BV THE ACRE .. . An idea of extent of back-log of supplies to European belligerents piling up at Staten Island shipping port is gained from this view of part of 2,500 motor trucks awaiting shipment. With 50.000 tons, of supplies on waiting list, all shipping space there has beer> booked for six months in advance. fanmU Qirectm 24 HOUR'AMBULANCE SERVICE PHONE 6161'SOUTHERN PINES To serve tho«e who call upoa ua to tbe bMt ot oar abUlty Md irtth tfaoufhtful falmeM la tk« bMla apoD which our orKaamt><» Is fonnod. M <i ' * .1 ’in ; •'* FAIR, AND WARMER . . . New window unit providing effective insulation without sacrifice of clear view introduced at house furnishings show. Jane Stoll indicates met al-sealed edge of new double-glass panel callcd thermopane, invented by engineers of Libbey-Owens-Ford. HARDWOOD HOP . , . Cooley Denton of Uni versity of Texas basketball team was caught by camera in mid air during furi ous action in P h i 1 a d e 1 phia Convention hall as Lone Star cagers lost to Temple, 47-37, in one of collegiate hardwood double - headers which are get ting popular throughout the country. .REG’LAR FELLERS It Was Purely An Acddent WrtftT tito _, throw-TWfrr TOM ftT HE FO« '/‘llTTlEy S*<»^LAWft6- / Gene Byrnes VOO D'OW VJHftT! KftVoW >^VJ 60t4»JA /' v.VA fCToP $
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